Arugula Salad with Lemon – Parmesan Vinaigrette 

Here I present my recipe for an Arugula Salad with Lemon – Parmesan Vinaigrette – read on to learn how it comes together!

This is an authentic Italian recipe, in fact I’m probably using too many ingredients in the vinaigrette.  Usually in a “dish” like this all that normally happens is a squeeze of a lemon 🍋

I happen to know for a fact that in North America our concept of Italian food is very different from what you get in Italy.  I know this because I’ve been to Italy and my father is Italian.  I’ve kind of just gotten use to calling it Italian-Italian or American-Italian.

I wonder what else has loved from its original roots… Chinese, Indian, Mexican?  I have no idea 🤷‍♀️ Apparently I should travel more but honestly after covid – I don’t want to leave Canada 🇨🇦.

Ooooh, I’m feeling inspired.  I’m going to start looking to other Cultures for inspiration for more recipes. My kids are old enough to start to appreciate new tastes and spices.  I love Indian food but now I’m wondering if its actually Indian food 🤔  It’s probably American-Indian, delicious though 🙂

Back to my Arugula Salad with Lemon – Parmesan Vinaigrette…

This is how you make it

Whisk the oil, vinegar, lemon juice, Dijon Mustard, parmesan, garlic powder, salt and pepper together or combine in a jar – shake well.

Pour over the fresh arugula and mix well.

Garnish with Parmesan cheese.

Measure that amount with your heart 🙂

Serve immediately!

 

 

So what is Arugula?

Sometimes referred to as “Rocket Lettuce”, its a leaf that is in the same family as mustard.  It’s super peppery and tart.

What else can I use Arugula for?

A popular garnish for a homemade pizzas to lightly toss arugula with extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper… then top the pizza with it.

Can I use a different lettuce?

Yes but it won’t be an Arugula Salad 🤣🤣🤣. In all seriousness, this is a strong salad even though its a mild vinaigrette.  It might be best to mix arugula with a light spring mix or even buttery Boston lettuce.

What did I serve when I made this salad?

Stracciatella Soup

(Another Italian – Italian classic)

and

Bruschetta 

 

Ingredients in this recipe

Your Fresh Market Baby Arugula

Maille Original Prepared Dijon Mustard

This is my favourite Dijon Mustard!

 

 

A recipe for a peppery Arugula Salad with Lemon – Parmesan Vinaigrette; salty and tangy dressed lightly on fresh greens 🙂

 

 

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